Applause Rural Touring
Also known as: Applause
Main areas of activity1. Delivery of Touring Activity2. Promoter and Volunteer Engagement3. Delivery of Artistic Development
Activities & Mission
Main areas of activity1. Delivery of Touring Activity2. Promoter and Volunteer Engagement3. Delivery of Artistic Development
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 36% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 81% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £594,284 | £463,771 | £463,771 | £431,438 | £289,839 | 6 / 0 |
| 2024 | £454,808 | £423,389 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £294,159 | £445,214 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £287,708 | £381,423 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £537,819 | £272,945 | £272,490 | £514,276 | £228,782 | 6 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Applause Rural Touring
What does Applause Rural Touring do?
Main areas of activity1. Delivery of Touring Activity2. Promoter and Volunteer Engagement3. Delivery of Artistic Development
How much income did Applause Rural Touring report in 2025?
Applause Rural Touring reported total income of £594k and reported expenditure of £464k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Applause Rural Touring?
Applause Rural Touring has a program ratio of 78.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Applause Rural Touring registered as a charity?
Applause Rural Touring was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 February 2016 as charity number 1165632. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Applause Rural Touring?
Applause Rural Touring is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Applause Rural Touring operate?
Applause Rural Touring operates across 5 areas, including East Sussex, Essex, Kent and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Applause Rural Touring a registered charity?
Yes — Applause Rural Touring is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165632.
Details
Southborough
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Kent
TN4 0NA
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Applause
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated